The Reciprocal Relationship between the Music of Henry Cowell and Japanese Culture

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26370183
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Art at large
• Research Institution: Sagami Women's University
• Principal Investigator: Ohtake Noriko 相模女子大学, 学芸学部, 教授 (50513149)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: ヘンリー・カウエル / アメリカ前衛音楽 / カウエルと日本 / 日系人アーティスト / 邦楽器と現代音楽 / カウエル・コレクション

Outline of Final Research Achievements

A pioneer of American avant-garde music, composer Henry Cowell was deeply influenced by Japanese culture. In this project, the researcher aimed to explore the relationship between Cowell and Japan through investigating the Cowell collections at New York Public Library and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The outcome was presented at Japanese and international conferences and finally at a live concert. The theme of the project "Japan that Cowell saw and what Cowell brought to Japan" added a new perspective and a significant contribution in understanding of the 20th century musical exchanges.

Free Research Field

現代音楽、ピアノ演奏